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Chelan County, WA.

Central Wenatchee. High snow loads

Coverage in progress WUI
Adopted edition

Coverage in progress

Inherits from WA state floor.

Design wind speed

85 mph

ASCE 7 Risk Cat II, 3-second gust at 33 ft. Drives fastener spacing, hold-downs, and opening protection.

Climate zone (IECC)

5B

Drives R-value, fenestration U-factor, and air-leakage envelope rules.

Special zones
  • HVHZ
  • WBDR
  • WUI
  • FEMA SFHA possible
Permit office

Chelan County County Building Department

Common amendments + overlays

What's specific to this county.

  • §01 WUI overlay — fire-resistant exterior + defensible space requirements.

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